The World after World War I The Age of Anxiety The World after World War I
End of World War I (1919) Only Japan and U.S. in stronger financial shape Neither was a wartime battlefield Both expanded trade during war Russia
Population in 1920 Russia 145 (millions) United States 118 Germany 60 Great Britain 47 France 45 Italy 40 Poland 26 Yugoslavia 12 World Population: 1.6 Billion
The Age of Anxiety A new view of warfare Time period between WWI and WWII is known as A new view of warfare War is no longer considered glorious Increase in general fear level War & influenza destroyed moral Instability in many countries New countries & governments in Europe Economic hardship throughout Europe People are often desperate, few jobs available
Weimar Republic Germany lacked strong democratic tradition 1919: New German Government Parliamentary system Germany lacked strong democratic tradition weak from the start, limited role of military Collapses as Hitler rises to power in 1933
Inflation & Germany Case Study